Satyrium kitimboense
Kraenzl.
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Description
An orchid in the family Orchidaceae found in tropical regions. The plant produces edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Zambia,
References (1)
- Veldman, S., et al, 2018, Trade in Zambian Edible Orchids—DNA Barcoding Reveals the Use of Unexpected Orchid Taxa for Chikanda. Genes 2018, 9, 595
